Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1254, Leonard Evans, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Evans, Leonard Lovina
W. 125-4
B.L.H. 827-160-55
CONTENTS

9371 Q
Massachusetts
See letter to Hon N. Boardman 21. Feb 1837. Copy
Notified that on Sep 15, 1820 to J. D. Sprague of Bristol Co. Massachusetts Mass.
Leon D Evans of Freetown in the state of Mass who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford of the Mass line, for the term of 2 1/2 yrs
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13. of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of April, 1819 and sent to N. Mitchell C. Bridgewater
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 85.83 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 Sept. 1819 48.
10 m. 18/20. 4/35 $133.83
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

B. H. Merrill. Acl. 9/60
1133
Massachusetts
Lovina Evans
Widow of Leonard Evans
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergeant
Massachusetts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Aug 1853
and sent to
A. Dapett Taunton Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1842 , Page 39 Vol. 1
B. H. 1853

Act March 3/55 10.534. " 23/55
Sorina Evans Wid of Leonard " seed. sergt
Capt James Nichols Col Hathaway, Rev - Was Entd Map: cont. line, Dis
Pens Recd
Berger Adm't 160 a.m. p.m. 9/1855, Buxton.
827 iss June 9/55
Benjamin F. Winslow Falls River Mass
Map July 53 - no 1133
Vol. E. 155.

Leonard Evans Freetown
on rolls. 2 1/2 years. '77 to '79.
Adm. C #
Leonard Evans
Leonard Evans

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On this ss. thirteenth day of April A 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Leonard Evans of Freetown aged years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," viz. That he served in said war the first three years, so called, in Capt. Lebedee Reading's Company, Col. Gamaralil Bradford's Regiment, [which was in the Massachusetts line] - and also in the last 3 years service, so called, till the 17. day of Sept. 1783, [in the 4 Mass. Regt.].
(See his said declaration of all his services enclosed, and also his discharge, and certificate of being mustered -)
He is made up on the Massachusetts records for the first three years service, for 33 months & 14 days - (see the company roll in Rufus Lincoln's case for the last 3 years)
See Capt. Cooper's deposition forwarded in James Peck's case.
The said Evans is poor and needs the assistance of his country for support -
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Leonard Evans did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Pursuant to order of Notice, and at request of Leonard Evans, we the undersigned have examined and appraised the following estate, to wit:
   1 Cow 15.00 1 Swine 2.00 1 Barrow 3.00 21.00   1 Loom 3.00 3 Chairs 3.00 1 old Chair 53 5.53   1 old Table 50 cts. 2 Chests 2.00 1 Looking glass 50 3.00   Iron Ware 4.00 Stoves 1.00 1 pr flax 1.00 6.00   Shovel & tongs 50 Cram & hooks 50 1.00   2 Baskets 57 1 Axe 1.00 1 Hoe 25 1.92   Pewter Ware 50 cts. Clay-pipe 57 tin Ware 25 cts 1.42   Stone Ware 1.00 Wooden Ware 7 5 Tumblers 40 1.57   Sundry Small Articles 2.00 2 pails 67 cts 2.67   One Chest 0.50   $ 44.41.  
Buxton July 15. 1820.
Agreeable to the above request we have appraised the Estate of Leonard Evans.
John Hathaway R. } Selectmen Silas Ferry } Buxton
Leonard Evans

Leonard Evans -
No 9371
April 1819
cont? 15/sep
1822
LM
Sep 19

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss. Circuit Court of Common Pleas. July Adj. 1820.
On this seventeenth day of July 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, having the form of fine + imprisonment.
Leonard Evans,
aged Sixty Six years, resident in Freeport in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
I enlisted in March A.D. 1777 in Capt. Lebediah Reddings Company, in Col. Gamaliel Bradford's Regiment for three years, (in the Mist Line) served that term faithfully, and was then discharged. About a year after my discharge, I again enlisted for other three years in the Company of Capt. Rufus Lincoln, same Regiment, and served two years & six months. I was then discharged because of my sickness and inability to do further duty. I received a pension on an application now filed in the Secretary of War's Office dated in the spring of 1818. The No. of my pension Certificate is 9371
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Property valued at $ 42.41.
Leonard Evans.
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventeenth day of July A.D. 1820 before
Jas. Sproat Clerk of y s Courts Bristol (c)
I, James Sproat , clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Forty two dollars and Forty one cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this third day of August 1820.
Jas. Sproat
Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

Fate of Massachusetts, County of Bristol ss.
On this twentieth day of March A.D. 1855 personall appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid, Lovina Evans aged years, a resident of Fall River in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Leonard Evans deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which I certify the following to be a true copy.
Department of the Interior. Widow's Pension. I certify that, in conformity with the 2 d section of the act of February 3. 1853, Lovina Evans widow of Leonard Evans who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of One hundred & twenty Dollars - cents per annum, commencing on the 3 d of February 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry, in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior the 2 nd day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty three. James Campbell, acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions.
That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow

of the before-mentioned Leonard Evans, and that she now resides in Fall River and has resided there for the space of twenty five years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Freeport. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act of Congress passed March 3, 1855," and that she prays that the Certificate thereof may be sent for her to Benjamin F. Winslow, Fall River, Mass. Lovina Evans
We, Lawton Read and James Hawley, residents of Fall River, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lovina Evans in our presence, and that we know the applicant to be the identical person she represents herself to be. Lawton Read James Hawley
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first herein before written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
Benjamin F. Winslow Justice of the Peace,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bristol County ss, Police Court, Fall River, Mass., March 21, 1855.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the foregoing attestation Benjamin H. Winslow, was a Justice of the peace for the County of Bristol in said Commonwealth, duly Commissioned and Constituted; and that to his acts and attestations as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court, the date above written,
Richmond Darrb
Clerk of the Police Court Fall River Massachusetts Bristol County
The said Lovina Evans the Claimant aforesaid further States that for proof of her marriage to the said Leonard Evans, & of her husband's death, reference may be had to the application, declarations, and statements made by her previous to the 2 nd day of August 1853. -the date of her certificate, which will be found on file in the Pension Office of the United States.
witness-
Quinton Read James H. Hovey
Lovina Evans.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, on the day and year first herein-before written
Benjamin H. Winslow Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mittell County ss. On this Twenty Second day of April Eighteen hundred and sixty three personally appeared before me Oliver Prescott Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, Lovina Evans, a resident of Fall River in said County (which was formerly Troy) aged Seventy five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853; that she is the widow of Leonard Evans late of said Fall River deceased who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of March 18. 1818 at Ninety six dollars a year - That he resided within the limits of said Fall River on Freeport at the time he made applica- tion for said pension. — That his pension was paid at the Pension Agency in Boston —
She further declares that she was married to the said Leonard Evans on the twenty sixth day of November Eighteen hundred and fifteen by Elder Philip Hathaway of Freeport
That her name before said marriage was Lovina Hathaway — That her husband the

aforsaid Leonard Evans died on the Nineteenth day of December Eighteen hundred & thirty one That she was married to him at the time above stated - She further swears that she was a widow at the marriage of the let of February 3 d 1853 and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension -
Lovina his X Evans mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year first before written -
Before me Oliver Prescott } Judge of the Court of Probate in for said County
And I certify that the said Lovina Evans cannot attend the Court from bodily infirmity -
Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Writed County ss: I hereby certify that Oliver Prescott Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, Judge of the Court of Probate in & for said County, duly commissioned & sworn -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this third day of May Eighteen hundred & fifty three -
Wm Daggett Register of said Court

I Thomas G. Nichols of Freetown in the County of Bristol and law fully of Massae Insetts, Clerk of the said town of Freetown depose and say that I find on a record book of said town the marriage of Leonard Evans and Lovina Hathaway by Elder Philip Hathaway which record is as follows viz.
"Leonard Evans resident in Freeport and "Lovina Hathaway of Troy November the "twenty sixth Eighteen hundred and fifteen" — And that it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows — " Nov. 26 - 1815. " —
I Thomas G. Nichols above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Clerk of the Town of Freeport in said County of Bristol, and that the above is a true copy extract from the records of said Freeport with the exception above named, as certified by me Thos. G. Nichols } Clerk of said } town of Freeport.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss April 14 th 1853 subscribed and sworn to —
Before me Jonathan P. Hethway, Just. of the Peace

I William Ashley of Fall River in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy — years depose and say that I was acquainted with Leonard Evans late of Fall River in said County, deceased — That he died on or about the Nineteenth day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty one, near as I can recollect, leaving a widow viz. Lovina Evans, who is still living and has not to my knowledge or information been married since the decease of her husband the said Leonard Evans —
I further depose and say that I believe the said Leonard Evans was a penner of the United States during the latter part of his life — William Ashley
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss April 2 nd — 1853 personally appeared William Ashley a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him made —
Before me Benjamin F. Winslow } Just. of the Peace 11

EVANS, LEONARD (MASS) W-1257

Ingraham March 21. 1781
This may certify that Leonard Evans twenty one eight years of age 5 feet 9 inches high light complexion, Blue Eyes. Dark hair abundant of Pen. by Colonel Hattaways Regiment Captain James Nichols Company Coastwainer by Trade enlisted for three years procured by the Town of Berk- ley as part of the quota of men required by a Resolution of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed Dec. 2. 1780 Is Mustered a Soldier in the Army of the United States for the term of three years
before Nat. Morton B. M. H. C. Smith

Faith Mapt Merg
Found mutilated. Dec. 17. 1910. 2.4. aw
EVANS, LEONARD (mass) W-1254

By the Honorable Major General Knox commanding the Posts upon Hudson River and their Dependencies —
Leonard Towns Brigant in the fourth Regiment of Massachusetts, having been reported by a Board of Officers appointed to inspect the Invalids of the Army, as unfit for any further Duty by reason of general Debility - is hereby discharged from the Service of the United States —
Given under my Hand at West Point the seventeenth Day of September, 1803.
By the General Commanding for William Ward Colp.
Entered in the books of the Regt —
Charles Brown Adj t

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
No. 121574
Lovina Evans  and
Widow
Leonard Evans  MS
Sergt. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3. 1853.
ex:—Vol. A , Page 221
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Declared good Probate Court Bristol Co. Massachusetts 22 April 1853
Marina 26 th Nov 1815- Del- Certificate on file.
Deed 19 Decr 1831- sent Evidence of death and Continued widowhood

Margail Boomer Ephraim - Mop. 23 1853
Lorina Curran Leonard - Mop. 23 1853
Oliver Weaver - wid. 8
Nathan - Mop. 23 1853
Geo. C. Washburn, Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington City D. C.

Pension Office 27 July 53
This case is respectfully referred to the Auditor for date of death of Pensions and last payment
Respectfully
J. Cole Chief Clerk
L. D. Bell,

Leonard Evans, act 1818.- Died 19 th Dec r 1831, Paid to his death.
F. Burch Auditor. Q

Mid:av: 3 rd Feb: 53. map:
Boyle

FREE
Department of the Interior
Hon L. P. Waldo, Pension Office.
Washington D. C.

5 827
S
160 Aug

No. 10554
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 23, 1855
Lorina Evans Wid of Leonard Evans Capt James Nichols. Rev War,
Warrant No 827-160-55
Benjamin F. Winslow Falls River. Mass.

May 9. 1853
No. 1,668
App. of Louisa Evans widow of Leonard.
maps:
D. 19
Act 3d Feby: 1853
Rev:
Allouez L. Aug 1853 at $120, per annum from 3 Feby 1853 A. B. Alcott Taunton maps:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, P. OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS D. L. McCook Ex. Cust.
Var good } Endem full }

Leonard Evans Freetown
33 m - 15 -
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page, mostly illegible.]

I Leonard Evans of Newton in the County of Middle of Commonwealth of Massachusetts do on oath testify & say that I was in the United States service in the Revolutionary war commencing in May 1775 Colonel Grovers Regt. & Capt. Saml. Trebb's Company - till the evacuation of Boston by the British Troops - That I afterwards engaged for three years in the Continental Army - Colonel Garrialid Madford's Regt. Capt. Libedes Reddings Company, from whence being discharged I again engaged again for other three years & served till the 17 th day of September in the year 1783 when I left the said service, as by My written discharge accompany- ing will appear - That my circumstances in life are reduced & require the assistance of my country for support Government in conformity of a late Law of the United States dated & signed March 18. 1818 -
Newton April 7 th 1818 - I am a citizen of the United States now resident therein - Leonard Evans
Sworn to April 13. 1818

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wiltshire ss. I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Jonathan P. Hathaway and Benjamin F. Maines Esqrs. whose signatures are affixed to the annexed certificates, were on the day of the date thereof Justices of the peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to admin- ister oaths -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Taunton this third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
J. Sprout

Hanover Mass. May 6. 1853
Sir,
Any communication which you may please to make in relation to the foregoing application of Mr. Hawkins Evans for a pension may be made to me - Very respectfully Your H. A. Bassett
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. —

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C. —

Haunton Mass. May 6. 1853.
Sir,
Herewith are the applications of Rachel Gushée & Lovina Evans for pensions — On the last page but one, in each case, you will perceive that you may make any communication relative thereto, which you may please to make may be made to me —
Very respectfully Your &c. D. Bassett
To the Comt d of Pensions Washington D. C. —

Hall River Mass. March 16, 1860 Hon. George C. Whiting. Comr. of Pensions.
Dear Sir: Will you please inform me whether any widows of Revolutionary Pensioners who were pensioned under the acts of March 4 th 1848. or Feb. 3. 1853. have been allowed, (by the Court of Claims or otherwise), the arrears from March 4, 1848 to Feb 3, 1853. I refer to those widows whose pensions commence Feb 3 d 1853, and subsequently. There are, in this vicinity three widows of Revolutionary Pensioners  for their two of whom were pensioned under the Act Feb 3, 1853. and the other under the act of March 4, 1848. at whose request I make this enquiry; they having been assured by persons who wish to act as their agents, that the arrears above referred to are due to them, and that others have already applied for and received the same from the pension Office. Any information in relation to the matter will be thankfully received, by Lovina Evans. Abigail Boomer, and Olive Weaver the Pensioners above referred to.
Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt.
B. F. Winslow

Louina Evans Widow of Leonard Evans Sargent $120.00
Died 19 Dec, 1831—

Brief in the case of Louisa Evans Widow of Leonard Evans of Bristol County and State of Massachusetts under the act of 3 rd Feby 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Leonard Evans was a Revol. Pensioner under the Act 18 March 1818. at 96$ per annum, he enlisted 7 March 1817 for 3 years & was a Sergeant 11 Nov 1777 and disch d 17th Sept 1783.
Louisa Evans his Wid, on 22 d April 1853 appeared before the probate Court of the County & State aforesaid for a pension under the Act 3 rd Feby 1853.
Marriage proven by public record.
Death (for increase.) by Auditor's Cert. and other Evidence.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity and Continued Widowhood up to death of the Pensioner by a creditable Witness.
Pension allowed at the rate of $120. per annum from the 3 rd Feby 1853.
August 2 nd 1853
J. H. Dabell Esq. Name and residence of Agent Yarmouth Massachusetts
Samuel C. Cook Examining Clerk.